Jaaved Jaaferi to star in Dharma Productions' 'Takht'

Actor Jaaved Jaaferi is set to feature in Karan Johar's much-anticipated period drama "Takht". "Takht", which marks Johar's first attempt at directing a period drama, traces relationship between Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and his bror Dara Shukoh.

Jaaved will play he priest in Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's court, he said. "I'm playing he priest of Shah Jahan's court. I'm qaazi who is in-charge of all religious affairs. It's a very strong part," 56-year-old actor told PTI.

"Takht" features a star-studded cast of Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Anil Kapoor, film, also starring Janhvi Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar, is scheduled to be released on December 24, 2021.

Jaaved will next be seen in Akshay Kumar-starrer "Sooryavanshi" and "Coolie 1", with Varun Dhawan in title role. His last feature outing was Netflix film "Maska".

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Takht was to be shot in Italy

Dharma Productions' film Takht is said to be one of most highly anticipated ensemble period drama, is also facing problems because of Coronavirus lockdown. Because of change in shooting location, release date of film Takht may get affected. Reportedly, 60 percent of film was scheduled to be shot in Italy. Director Karan Johar h planned an entire 45-day schedule in Tuscany and Florence. Reports suggest that shooting location was perfect in every way. 

magnum opus by Dharma Productions was scheduled to go on floors shortly. makers of Takht were aiming for film to release in Christmas of 2021. Because of Coronavirus lockdown, shooting in Italy would t be possible for team. Reportedly, some parts of Takht were also scheduled to be shot in Spain but that too has been called off. This is main reason why Karan Johar is looking for 20 suitable locations in India for filming of Takht. 

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(with PTI inputs)